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<\/a>Callerton; Image credit: Environment Agency<\/p>\nMark Rumble, Environmental Crime Team Leader at the EA, explained: \u201cWe\u2019ve taken quick action to block access to these sites to prevent further dumping and investigations are underway.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have stepped up enforcement action with our 10 point plan and I want to make it clear that we\u2019ll do everything possible to ensure those involved in dumping this waste will be held accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cI\u2019d urge people to report information straight away to us or anonymously though Crimestoppers. Acting quickly gives us the best chance of investigating effectively and preventing further illegal dumping.\u201d<\/p>\n
The EA is urging anyone with information about the three sites, those involved in waste crime in the region, or suspicious activity to come forward.<\/p>\n
This includes unusual HGV movements onto disused or open land, which the agency says could indicate illegal waste activity.<\/p>\n
Government response to waste crime<\/p>\n
The government said the action forms part of its wider crackdown on waste crime.<\/p>\n
Emma Hardy, Minister for Circular Economy and Waste Crime, added: \u201cResidents deserve to be free from the blight of waste crime \u2013 and the decisive action taken in this case is an example of our crackdown on these criminals.<\/p>\n \u201cThe government is shutting down the gangs running illegal waste sites, with a stepping up of enforcement action and more officers on the frontline.<\/p>\n \u201cMy message to the criminals involved in waste is clear: we are coming for you, and we will take your profits, and we will use them to clean up, because the times of people getting away with these crimes are over.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>Peterlee; Image credit: Environment Agency<\/p>\n